The Monster in the Mirror: Lars Eidinger's Uncomfortable Roles Lars Eidinger has made a career out of playing complex characters on German stages and screens.
His latest roles, including Klaus Barbie in László Nemes' upcoming World War II drama Moulin, have sparked conversations about acting, empathy, and the responsibility that comes with portraying traumatic events.
At 50 years old, Eidinger is one of Germany's leading character actors. He has played a wide range of roles, from introverted husbands to troubled conductors and even a crazed purse thief in Noah Baumbach's Jay Kelly.